Bank closures cause concern for SMEs

Following the closing of more Lloyds Banking Group’s branches, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concern about what this…

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UK retailers fail to lift sales despite higher footfall

 Despite positive footfall levels in March, sales for UK retailers failed to grow. According to accountancy firm BDO’s High Street…

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Simon Rainer given freedom of The Goldsmiths’ Company

Simon Rainer, former CEO of the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA), has been given the freedom of The Goldsmiths’ Company. Rainer…

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Gender pay gap reporting comes into effect

Thousands of companies will publish their gender pay gap figures for the first time today under a new legal requirement. …

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GIA creates free gem guide for artisanal miners

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has produced a gem guide which they will give to artisanal miners free of…

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Independent jeweller closes after 23 years in business

AD Moth Jewellers in High Wycombe has closed down after 23 years in business, following the retirement of its owner.…

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£30,000 of jewellery stolen from Newbury pawnbrokers

 Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a pawnbrokers in Newbury. Approximately £30,000 of jewellery was taken from the…

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De Beers sees £465m in rough diamond sales

De Beers has seen its rough diamond sales rise to $580m (£465m) in its third sales cycle of the year.…

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UK’s ‘first responsible jewellery conference’ announces 2017 speakers

Flux Fair Luxury – the UK’s first responsible jewellery conference – has announced the speakers who will be taking part…

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Baselworld shortens show following a drop in attendance

Baselworld has announced that its 2018 show will be six days long instead of the usual eight, following a drop…

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